Baked Savoy Cabbage Rolls

5 servings

30 minutes

Baked cabbage rolls made from savoy cabbage are a refined and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine. Their tender texture and rich flavor of the meat filling infused with hints of thyme and juicy tomatoes make them an exquisite version of traditional cabbage rolls. Savoy cabbage adds softness and lightness, while baking in the oven reveals a wealth of flavors, creating an appetizing golden crust. The origins of this dish date back centuries when cabbage and meat were staples of Russian cuisine. Today, baked cabbage rolls adorn festive and family tables, served with sour cream or a delicate sauce. They are perfect for both a cozy home dinner and a formal feast.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 320.8
• Proteins: 22.4g
• Fats: 15.5g
• Carbohydrates: 22.3g

Ingredients

• Savoy cabbage: 1 pc
• Ground meat: 500 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 3 pc
• Thyme: 5 pc
• Garlic: 2 pc
• Salt: pinch
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Paprika: pinch

Cooking steps

1. For the filling, it's better to use homemade minced meat. For this, the meat should be washed, dried, and passed through a meat grinder. You can use beef or pork for cabbage rolls.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 500 g

2. The recipe for making cabbage rolls from savoy cabbage is similar to the standard one. We cut out the core from the cabbage head. After that, the leaves easily separate. Next, we place the head in a pot of salted water and boil until the leaves soften. As they soften, we separate the leaves from the head.

   Required ingredients:

   • Savoy cabbage: 1 piece

3. Peel the onion and chop it with a knife or pass it through a meat grinder along with the meat. Garlic can also be minced with the meat or pressed through a garlic press.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 pieces

4. To add juiciness to the minced meat, you can add a little tomato sauce or a peeled fresh tomato blended (can also be chopped with a knife).

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces

5. Combine the meat with onion and tomato sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix everything thoroughly. To make this simple savoy cabbage rolls recipe more original, you can add a few sprigs of thyme while cooking.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch
   • Thyme: 5 piece

6. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling on slightly cooled leaves and carefully wrap them. For reliability and beauty, you can tie them with green onion feathers. Place in a heat-resistant dish, cover with foil, and send to a preheated oven or steamer. To make the cabbage rolls juicier, you can pour a little water at the bottom of the dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until ready.